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Vintage Cartier Paris Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier Paris 925 Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Wristwatch. Crafted in 18k yellow gold vermeil over 925 sterling silver signed Cartier, serial #060249...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Verm...
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold 21mm Cushion Shape Mechanical Hand Wound Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful classic vintage Cartier wrist watch features a mechanical hand wound Swiss movement mounted in an elegant, solid 18k yellow ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Box Paper 2007
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16613
Serial: D704***
Year: 2007
Model: Submariner
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Blue
Dial: Blue
Face: Sapphire...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
2010 Rolex Rose Gold 116231 Watch Diamond Dial Bezel Box/Paperwork #16977
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2010 Rolex Rose Gold Two Tone Ladies Watch
Model: 116231
Serial: G598007
This luxurious Rolex midsize watch is set in 18K rose gold and stainless steel. NEVER WORN
Case is 36mm i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Chronoswiss Stainless Steel Tora
By Chronoswiss
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic
Function: hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, GMT, Chronograph
Case: 38mm stainless steel case, coined bezel
Band: black leather band, buckle
Dial: white arabic, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare & Unusual Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Tank Ladies Watch 8057
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare & Unusual Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Tank Ladies Watch 8057 - Quartz. Factory 18K yellow gold with pave diamond case ( 18 x 25mm ). Silver tone dial with black roman numerals. Bal...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Finished Tiffany Blue Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass Circa. 1898 - only 8 of this model type are known to exi...
Category
19th Century American Antique Watches
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Ladies "Bubble Back" with Custom Mother of Pearl Dial 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 6006
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1953
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 29...
Category
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Women's Winding Watch 14K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Westport, CT
An antique fully functional 14K yellow gold Rolex women's winding watch. The band is flexible with a satin finish. All original buckle, bracelet, dial, and movement.
Gross Weight: ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Made Tiffany Blue Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's "Rare Tone on Tone Dial" Fabulous
By Omega
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's, "Tone on Tone Dial"
Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sal...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Mixed Metal, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Finished Orange Dial, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm x 35mm
M...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two Tone Zephyr
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Zephyr / Reference 1038/1008
METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone 14Kt. & Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1968
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Di...
Category
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
18k Patek Philippe Calatrava Wrist Watch
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k White gold Patek Philippe Calatrava #3919G-001. With original inner and outer boxes, all books and certificates
Category
2010s European Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise w5000556 Yellow Gold w/ a White dial 28mm Automatic watch
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise in 18k yellow gold on a brown alligator strap. ChronoReflex w/ sweep seconds and chronograph. 28 mm case size. Ref W5000556. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Cer...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Red Dial Watch circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm
CIRCA: 1970's
MOVEMENT / C...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32 mm). Mother of Pearl jubilee dial with Arabic numerals. Brown strap band with 18k y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Finished Orange Dial, circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Cartier x Rolex Watch Brooch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Introducing a timeless piece of luxury and elegance - the solid gold Cartier & Rolex watch brooch, circa 1970. This exquisite brooch, retailed by Cartier, features a striking champag...
Category
1970s Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Automatic Mens Watch 126715CHNR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2023 card. Box and papers included.
Brand: Rolex
Type: Wristwatch
Department: Men
Model: GMT-Master II 126715CHNR
Model Number: 126715CHNR
Country/Region of Manufacture: Sw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Men's Meteorite Rose Gold Watch Q1552540
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar Men's Meteorite Rose Gold Watch Q1552540 - Automatic winding. Rose Gold (39mm diameter). Meteorite dial with day and month indicator and date on ou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Chopard Women's Wrist Watch BaignoireModel in 18 Karat Gold Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Paris, FR
CHOPARD Lady's Watch Baignoire Model in 18-Carat Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Original leather bracelet signed Chopard Genève and original gold-plated clasp
The 18-carat yellow gold beze...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Corum US Twenty Dollar Coin Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch
By Corum
Located in Stamford, CT
Mens Corum 18k yellow gold US Twenty dollar 1904 coin watch. Inside of this timepiece holds a fully serviced and warrantied 18-jewel manual wind movement that keeps precise and accur...
Category
Late 20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Ladies Steel & Diamond Watch 4910/10A
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Ladies Steel & Diamond Watch 4910/10A - Quartz. Stainless steel case; bezel set with 36 diamonds (25mm x 30mm). Blue dial with diamond markers and Roman numer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize Stainless Steel Watch W6920046 3284
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu Midsize Stainless Steel Watch W6920046 3284 - Automatic. Stainless steel case (36mm). Silver guilloche dial with black Roman numerals. Stainless steel Cartier bra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Michele Serein MW21B01A1963 Date Diamond Watch
By Michele
Located in San Fernando, CA
Michele
MW21B01A1963
Date window
Series: Serein
Movement: Swiss made Quartz
Stainless Steel case
Case approx. 36mm
Dial Color: Mother of Pearl / White with black roman numerals and s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Pesag 14KT White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece from Pesag, Vintage Retro Era design, the 14KT White Gold and Diamond Hinge Case Ladies Wrist Watch. This exquisite timepiece, featuring a 17x37mm case, exu...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Cellini. A Rare Gold Twenty Dollar Coin Watch C1990
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rare, Rolex Cellini Twenty Dollar 24ct & 18ct yellow gold coin watch, C1990.
Dial: The original champagne dial with black Roman numerals, outer minute track and signed Rolex Genèv...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel watch diamond 18 k attractive fob watch blue enamel
Located in London, GB
Enamel Blue diamond 18 k attractive fob watch.
Beautiful watch is in very good condition.
All quality bleu enamel on 18 k case and bezel and the dial in two tones.
Attractive dial i...
Category
1890s European Antique Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Maurice Lacroix Moonphase Triple Date Chronograph Ref 02736 Leather Strap
Located in Houston, TX
Here is a beautiful entry level automatic Maurice Lacroix watch.
Has a day, month and date display in German.
Chronograph option and elegant look makes this a great everyday watch an...
Category
Early 2000s Watches
Panerai Luminor GMT 44mm Steel Mens Watch PAM00531
By Panerai
Located in Dallas, TX
Panerai Luminor GMT 44mm Steel Mens Watch PAM00531 - Automatic. Stainless steel case ( 44 mm ). Black dial with luminous hands and index hour markers. Arabic numerals at 6 and 12. Sm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Sandoz Uno 18K and 8.00CT Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is a mid century gem a solid 18K white gold Sandoz Uno cocktail watch. This watch is decorated with 8.00CT/F-H color VVS1 and VS diamonds. It features a flip cover over the dial...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Maurice Lacroix Miros Chronograph MI1098 Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
MAURICE LACROIX
MI1098
Miros
Stainless steel case and stainless steel bracelet
Fixed stainless steel bezel
Black dial with luminous silver-tone hands and index hour markers
Minute ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Hamilton Silver Dial 14k Solid Gold Automatic Watch - 1970's, "Mint"
By Hamilton
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Hamilton Silver Dial 14k Solid Gold Automatic Watch - 1970's
Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered fo...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Patek Philippe "Backwind" White Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3569
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe "Back Wind" White Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3569 - Self-winding. 18K White gold case with graduated engine turned bezel ( 34 mm ). Rare and desirable blue dial with 3 dia...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Rolex Day-Date II Diamond & Ruby Dial 218238
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold Day-Date II by Rolex. Features a champagne dial with 8 baguette cut diamonds and 2 baguette cut rubies. The fluted bezel, president bracelet and concealed folding Crownclasp are signature Day-Date characteristics. Fitted with scratch resistant sapphire crystal and a self-winding automatic movement.
In excellent condition, the watch comes with a presentation box, warranty card dated December 2016 and Watches of Switzerland...
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Omega Seamaster Chronograph Watch in Stainless Steel - Running
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a vintage Omega Seamaster chronograph from the 1960s in running condition. This chronograph watch is made in stainless steel and comes with a beautiful leather strap. The wat...
Category
1960s Vintage Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Orange Sapphire & Diamond Pave Dial Luxury Swis Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing
· Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style
· Scratch-...
Category
2010s American Modern Watches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds Mechanical Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Lady's Chopard, Gold Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain Bracelet with Diamonds featuring 28 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds with an estimated w...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Plated Rectangular Art Deco Style Watch w Crocodile Strap by Waltham, 1940s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 9" total length
- Rolled gold plate
- Dark brown Crocodile leather strap
- Mechanical movement
- By Waltham
- Circa 1940s
- Estate acquired
- Good vintage co...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Vacheron Constantin Wristwatch (33mm)
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's vintage Vacheron Constantin.
Circa 1960's.
Inside the case is stamped Vacheron Constantin 750.
The dial may have been refinished.
The buckle is also stamped 750.
The watch case...
Category
Mid-20th Century Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Light Green Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Mosaic Dial circa 1973 / 74
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 / 74
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X D...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Calatrava 36mm 18k Gold White Dial Hand Wind Watch 5119J-001
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Comes with the original Patek pouch and paper.
Category
2010s Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Manual Wind
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is an excellent condition Must de Cartier vermeil tank watch. This watch is powered by an in house Cartier manual wind movement.
This watch is a mid size tank perfect for eithe...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Vermeil
Cartier Ceinture Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Manual Winding Watch
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2502
Brand Cartier
Model Ceinture
____________________________________
Date Circa 1980
Gender Unisex / Women
Box only
____________________________________
Condition
Case - Ex...
Category
Late 20th Century French Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Manual Wind
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is an excellent vintage Must de Cartier manual wind vermeil tank watch. This watch is solid sterling silver with gold overlay. The dial is champagne in color and has the Cartier...
Category
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Vermeil
Chopard Casmir Gem-Set 18 Karat Gold Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare edition Chopard semi-precious and 18k gold Casmir wristwatch. The round mother-of-pearl dial, with sword hands and invisible hour markers. is completed with a teardrop bracelet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust 36mm With Rare Pink Dial 116200
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust 116200. This classic Rolex Datejust features a 36mm stainless steel case, stainless steel smooth bezel, rare and discontin...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Wristwatch, circa 1960s. Ref 2750/67
Stainless Steel
Length: 45.65mm
Width: 41mm
Strap ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Solo 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch W1018855 2742
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Solo 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch W1018855 2742 - Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case with stainless steel back (27mm x 34mm). Silver colored dial with black Roman nume...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Cartier Ballon Bleu Men's 42mm Stainless Steel Automatic W69012Z4 3765
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu Men's 42mm Stainless Steel Automatic W69012Z4 3765 - Automatic winding. Stainless Steel (42mm diameter). Silver guilloche dial with Roman numerals; date at 3 o'cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
IWC 18k. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch, 1980's
By IWC
Located in Braintree, GB
IWC 18k. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch.
Brand: International Watch Company
Reference: 2754
Period: 1980 - 1990's
Movement: Manual Winding Calibre: 423
Case material...
Category
1990s Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex 16233 Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233
Serial: E773***
Year: 1990
Model: Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold...
Category
1990s Watches
Lip Watch 18-Carats Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Lip Ladies' Watch with its round 22 mm case in 18-carat gold. This refined timepiece embodies the perfect marriage of sophistication and minimalism. The white dial, adorned with Arabic numerals and baton hands, offers optimal legibility while adding a touch of grace.
The original mechanical movement, in perfect condition, accompanies you every day with manual winding.
The black leather strap, 22 cm long, delicately wraps the wrist, bringing comfort and style to every moment. The combination of the lustrous gold case and the leather strap creates a visual harmony that underlines the beauty of this Lip watch...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique, New and Vintage Watches
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.
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